The ancient Egyptians and Kushites benefited when the Nile River flooded because

it left behind good silt for farming.

How did the people of ancient Egypt benefit from the desert?

It provided protection from invaders.

How was the Nile River different than the Jordan River?

The Nile was used for trade and travel in Africa.

a water plant used to make paper and rope

an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of the river

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Geography of Ancient Egypt and Israel - ch. 7

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1
The ancient Egyptians and Kushites benefited when the Nile River flooded because
it left behind good silt for farming.
the animals enjoyed playing in the water.
it kept the two civilizations separate from each other.
it provided a barrier for enemies.
2
The people of Canaan became herders because
the land was too hot.
the land was hilly and dry.
the seas were too salty.
the ground was too cold.
3
Canaan's western border was the
Nile River
Mediterranean Sea
Jordan River
Libyan Desert
4
How did the people of ancient Egypt benefit from the desert?
The goats and sheep grazed in the desert.
It provided protection from invaders.
They were able to grow crops.
There were many roads for travel.
5
Which of the following is an element of ancient Egypt's topography?
a short growing season
the river valley
the mild climate
the fertility of the soil
6
In Canaan which body of water provided fresh water, plenty of fish and fertile land?
Dead Sea
Red Sea
Sea of Galilee
Nile River
7
Which one is NOT the three seasons of the Nile River
river season
planting season
harvesting season
flooding season
8
Which did the Nile River NOT provide for the people of ancient Egypt?
abundant wildlife and fish
Silt left behind for farming
salt
useful plants like papyrus
9
How was the Nile River different than the Jordan River?
Only the Jordan River valley was fertile.
The Nile was used for trade and travel in Africa.
Only the Nile River had fresh water.
The Nile River did not flood regularly.
10
Papyrus is
the process of adding fertilizer to make plants grow
an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of the river
a water plant used to make paper and rope
the plants of a place or region
11
A delta is
surface features of a region, like mountains or deserts
the process of adding fertilizer, or plant food, to soil
an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of the river
a person who moves from place to place
12
The most important physical feature to ancient settlers in Egypt and Kush was
the river
the trees
the hills
the desert

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